Senior Trial Attorney - Richmond, VA - (Remote)

About the role

Drive sales growth by engaging with interested prospective customers all while working remote. No cold calling—connect through inbound calls and proactive outbound calls with active insurance shoppers. Enjoy competitive compensation with a base salary + uncapped performance-based incentives. Sell reputable products from Allstate and our family of brands.

Responsibilities

• Represents insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases.
• Prepares thoroughly for and conducts hearings, trials, mediations, and depositions.
• Prepares and presents pre- and post-trial motions effectively.
• Assists colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts in a collaborative manner.
• Offers counsel to business clients on day-to-day legal matters.
• Manages projects efficiently, fostering coordination and collaboration among legal teams.
• Keeps abreast of and evaluates new laws, regulations, and case law; identifies and summarizes relevant issues; collaborates with other areas of the Law and Regulation (L&R) department; provides proactive advice and counsel to business units on the impact of new laws; monitors legal representation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
• 5+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills, such as case strategy development, legal research, and advocacy, with the ability to manage complex disputes and work effectively under pressure.
• First or second chair jury trial experience.
• Proven experience with insurance defense is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred), and internet research.
• Strong teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants under the guidance of Lead Counsel.
• Capacity to manage a substantial case load.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment and willing to travel throughout the greater Richmond, VA area.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
• Experience with insurance defense is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred), and internet research.
• Strong teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants under the guidance of Lead Counsel.
• Capacity to manage a substantial case load.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment and willing to travel throughout the greater Richmond, VA area.

Skills

• Business
• Case Management
• Client Counseling
• Dispute Resolution
• Documentation Review
• Evidence Gathering
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Litigation

Benefits

• Exceptional Work-Life Balance
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Holistic Understanding of the Business
• Direct Client Collaboration
• Strategic Influence and Impact
• Diverse Legal Challenges

Pay

$90,700.00 – $153,925.00 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule suitable for remote work.

Company Information

Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs. When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Allstate provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.